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Wild rue, Ruta sylvestris, and St. Johns wort, Hypericum perforatum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557. This from a 17th century pirate edition or atlas of illustrations only, with captions in Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and in English manuscript
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This exquisite handcoloured woodblock engraving is a botanical illustration of two medicinal herbs, Wild Rue, Ruta sylvestris, and St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum, taken from the Herbal, or Krauterbuch, of Adam Lonicer, published in Frankfurt in 1557. The intricately detailed image showcases the distinctive features of each plant, with Wild Rue depicted as a bushy shrub bearing yellow flowers and linear leaves with toothed edges, while St. John's Wort is shown as a tall plant with pink-purple flowers and perforated, green leaves. The Herbal by Adam Lonicer was a groundbreaking work in the field of botany and medicine, featuring accurate and meticulously illustrated descriptions of various plants and their medicinal uses. This particular engraving is a pirate edition or atlas of illustrations only, with captions in multiple languages, including Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and English manuscript. Wild Rue, also known as Rue or Herb-Rue, was believed to have numerous medicinal properties, including the ability to relieve pain, improve digestion, and act as a natural insecticide. St. John's Wort, on the other hand, was widely used to treat various ailments, including depression, anxiety, and wounds. The intricate and beautiful woodblock engraving is a testament to the artistry and scientific knowledge of the time, providing a fascinating glimpse into the world of botanical illustration and the study of medicinal plants during the 16th century.
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